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SBART Buoyancy Aid sold on eBay safety warning over a drowning risk
Product Safety Report for SBART Buoyancy Aid presenting a serious risk of drowning.
Do not use it for swimming or bathing.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
SBART Buoyancy Aid sold on eBay
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 6925688987433
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 254994669063
What to do now
The hazard with SBART Buoyancy Aid sold on eBay is drowning: it may not keep someone afloat or safe in water.
- Do not use it for swimming or bathing.
- Never leave a child alone in or near water, even for a moment.
- This is a safety report rather than a manufacturer recall: the listing has been taken down, but the seller may not contact you. Get in touch with the seller through the marketplace.
- Report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service if the seller does not respond.
Why it matters. Drowning is fast and silent. Bath seats, inflatables and swim aids can give a false sense of security.
Getting your money back
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order.
If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2403-0151). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for SBART Buoyancy Aid presenting a serious risk of drowning.
The risk
The product presents a serious risk of drowning as it does not provide the minimum level of buoyancy required.
The product was not supplied with the required compliance documentation or markings to demonstrate that they have been adequately conformity assessed. Mandatory third-party conformity assessment by a body authorised for PPE is required by the relevant Regulations for those products which protect against more serious risks, the absence of such independent assessment for such a product may increase the risk to the consumer that the product may not perform as expected when relied upon as a buoyancy aid.
The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on Personal Protective Equipment or the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018.
Action taken
OPSS has required the withdrawal of the product from the market. The listing have been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Advice to consumers
OPSS has required the withdrawal of the products from the market.
The listings have been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Additional information
PSD number: 2403-0151
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Vest style buoyancy aid with neoprene fabric, centre zipper closure & double 38mm webbing waist strap with plastic buckle closures
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Questions
Why has SBART Buoyancy Aid sold on eBay been reported?
The hazard with SBART Buoyancy Aid sold on eBay is drowning: it may not keep someone afloat or safe in water. Drowning is fast and silent. Bath seats, inflatables and swim aids can give a false sense of security.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the barcode and item or listing code on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Do not use it for swimming or bathing. Never leave a child alone in or near water, even for a moment.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order. If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
Where was SBART Buoyancy Aid sold on eBay sold?
The notice names eBay. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
